What is the most important information I should know about Plan B?
Plan B is used as an emergency contraceptive. The first tablet should be taken as soon as possible following unprotected intercourse. The first dose must taken within 72 hours of intercourse; the second tablet must be taken 12 hours later. (For women age 17 and younger, Plan B is a prescription only medication.) Plan B does not protect against the AIDS virus (HIV) or other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Plan B should not be used as a regular birth control method. It does not work as well as most other forms of birth control when they are used consistently and correctly. Plan B is not effective in terminating an existing pregnancy. Plan B is a backup or emergency method of contraception. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to Plan B; this medication may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take Plan B with alcohol or certain medicines. Plan B may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor bef
